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Hugh Downs - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 14, 1921 |
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| Age | 105 |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Hugh Downs's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Longtime co-host of the 'Today' show, anchor of ABC's '20/20,' and host of NBC's 'Concentration' game show. |
Intro
Hugh Downs was an American broadcaster, television host, news anchor, and author known for his long and distinguished career in television, particularly as co-host of 'Today' and longtime anchor of '20/20.'
Early Life & Background
Hugh Downs was born in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Lima, Ohio. He attended Bluffton College but left before graduating to start his broadcasting career in radio.
Career Highlights
- Announcer for NBC's 'The Tonight Show' with Jack Paar (1957–1962)
- Co-host of NBC's 'Today' (1962–1971)
- Host of NBC's game show 'Concentration' (1958–1969)
- Anchor of ABC's newsmagazine '20/20' (1978–1999)
Trivia
- Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1988.
- Held the certified Guinness World Record for most hours on network commercial television at one time.
- Authored multiple books, including works on science and health.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Hugh Downs?
Hugh Downs is 105 years old.
When was Hugh Downs born?
Hugh Downs was born the 14 February 1921.
Where is Hugh Downs from?
Akron, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 14th, 1921, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 14th, 1921 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'm a Jazz Vampire by Marion Harris
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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